To: PUBLIC AMENITIES COMMISSION
From: KELLY ORTA, DEPUTY COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING SPECIAL DONATIONS REQUEST FOR INSTALLATION OF A PLAQUE AT RIVIERA VILLAGE PARK
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BACKGROUND
On November 13, 2024, the Public Amenities Commission ("Commission") voted in support of the Vilarino family's request to fund the installation of a commemorative plaque and olive tree in the Riviera Village Park to celebrate the financial contributors that were instrumental in the development of the park in 1969; the founder and developer of the Hollywood Riviera, Clifford Reid; and the olive tree logo, previously used by the Riviera Village business district. Included below is a rough concept plan for the proposed installation, as noted in the November 13, 2024 Administrative Report:
Additional information regarding the proposal that was previously shared with the Commission is included at the following link: https://redondo.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=7014661&GUID=CD4DF594-DDCC-4C0E-9A1B-FD62D1DD8CAF&Options=&Search=. The installation of this plaque was considered as part of the city's Commemorative Donation Program, which allows for "special donations" that fall outside of the program's guidelines. The Community Services Director, who has authority to approve special donation proposals, requested to have the Commission provide input to inform her formal approval.
Following its review, the Commission supported the proposal with several conditions, including the subsequent approval of the City of Torrance, who own a portion of the park; and collaborative refinement of the language that would be on the plaque between Commissioner Lang and the Vilarino family. Since the November 13, 2024 meeting, staff has received approval by the City of Torrance for installation of the proposed items. Further, Commissioner Lang has worked collectively with the Vilarino family to draft proposed language for the plaque...
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